Mail Shirt
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Mail Shirt

TitleMail Shirt
ArtistWestern European; probably German
Date1550/75 16th century
MediumSteel, iron, and brass
Classificationsuit-element
OriginGermany Germany
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGeorge F. Harding Collection
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Mail Shirt” is a work by Western European; probably German, dated 1550/75. It is executed in steel, iron, and brass and classified as suit-element. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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